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A fun fact about a ballerina's life in France is that before being considered for admission to the prestigious National Dance Academy, she must undergo a rigorous and comprehensive dance #education. This includes mastering various techniques such as classical ballet, pointe work, pas de deux, and contemporary dance, along with developing a strong foundation in dance theory and history. Ballerinas in #France are known for their dedication, discipline, and passion for their craft, which is evident in their pursuit of excellence in the highly competitive world of #ballet. #AIInfluencer #DouDou #AI #B2BAI #B2BAIInfluencer #B2BAIInfluencerMarketing

Today for #health, #happiness, and #stress management during National Stress Awareness Month, I am happy to share my new #ballet "The Merry Widow"- Act 2, Hanna's Villa. This ballet can be an idea for an afternoon #art break and #exercise. The story of the ballet shows, in my view, how fate changes throughout life, and the poor girl Hanna saves an entire country with her wealth. Also, it shows that if two people truly love each other, they will be together, even if later in life, like Hanna and Danilo. Besides warming up properly before dancing ballet, it is important to properly recover after dancing, especially if you have danced for a long time. Therefore, later in the day, it is important to stretch and relax your muscles to avoid pain. In principle, I like to advise people when dancing ballet to always be cautious and listen to their body, and not overexert themselves. Also, some energy in the form of nutrition and proper hydration with water is necessary before and after dancing. Here is some advice on how to stretch to prevent pain due to dancing (ballet): https://lnkd.in/gAkp_5fZ #ballet #ballerina #mentalhealth #physicalhealth 3stressmanagement #movementismedicine #arttherapy #dance #dancetherapy

Recently, I had the chance to witness the most popular ballet in Geneva - "Swan Lake" performed by the Royal Classical Ballet. It was a sheer delight to experience the brilliance, charm, synchrony, and storytelling in one of the oldest art forms. As I navigate through a transitional phase in my life, I am more open to learning and motivation, no matter where I am or what I am doing. Ballet, as an art form and discipline, imparts valuable lessons that extend beyond the dance studio. From discipline and dedication to creativity and artistic expression, here are some key learnings from ballet that can be applied to life in general: - Discipline and Dedication - Physical and Mental Strength - Precision and Attention to Detail - Posture and Body Awareness - Teamwork and Collaboration - Resilience in the Face of Failure - Expressiveness and Communication - Time Management - Creativity and Artistic Expression - Cultural Appreciation - Goal Setting and Achievement - Mind-Body Connection What life lessons have you learned from an art form? Share in the comments below or in a personal message!! #lifelessons #ballet #artform #discipline #teamwork #mentalstrength #communication #mindbodyconnection

Oooh my latest ballet tip... how to improve the quality of your glissade. It's such an overlooked step, but it is the absolute foundation of preparation for so many leaps and jumps that getting the quality just right will have a huge impact on so much of your work. https://lnkd.in/eaUG9A3g Let me know how you get on.

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The surprising similarity between ballet and success: Before you get anywhere in ballet, you first fail—a lot. But the dancers who make it, are the ones who learn from their failures and get back up. It's the same with success. You stumble and fall, you fail, you lose confidence. But asking yourself the right questions after a failure can change everything: - What did I do wrong? - What can I do better next time? - What lessons can I learn? You're not a ballet dancer, but you have something in common with them. Failing is just a step towards success. Picture: Me talking to my students after the ballet exam. They made a mistake in the waltz variation but still continued. I am praising them for not giving up.

As a former ballet dancer, I've found my way back to watching a lot of YouTube ballet videos.   In watching the videos, I'm reminded of the need for FOUNDATIONS in ballet!   If one cannot do a "tendu" with appropriate understanding, one cannot dance well in ballet.   Tendus can be thought of as completely boring and basic - "no big deal" kind of moves.   Yet, a mastery of tendus is significant.    I constantly think about FOUNDATIONS with estate planning.   If one cannot do simple preparations with appropriate understanding, one cannot plan for the future well in estate planning.   Yet, just as in tendus, there are numerous factors and complexities with the “basics” that can completely throw people off. Doing sloppy tendus over and over again is useless. Lacking the understanding of tendus is the first problem . . . then we need to practice our understanding, build the right muscles, change tempos, change exercises, etc.! Tendus and basic estate planning require some depth - depth that you can gain (and practice) with the right help.   

Does Perfection Have To Be The Measure Of Ballet? Is it possible to imagine the ballet world without a primary teleology of aesthetic perfectionism and a baseline of low self-worth? Is it possible for our culture at large to stop conceiving of art and fame in this way?

We dancers all experience some basic concept, you start discovering that from your first ballet class. While you grow up you start hearing some ballet teachers, ballet colleagues saying: No pain, no gain ! But you start understanding the real meaning of these cut glass words when you initiate your professional dance career in a ballet company. Days in which a simple tendu might hurts the toes, a Demi Plié might hurts the knee or the hip joint, a cambré might ache the spine, a pas Deux rehearsals will hurt your full body, finally a full stage performance might feel as a poison to your body. More you approach to the 40's more you feel as a prisoner and chained. More chains become heavy, more your elevation get lower. But after all chains or not it's only your stubborn love to the art of dance that keeps you alive and keep you motivated that you really don't feel the pains, actually you start loving it. Only dancers will understand the real meaning of my words.